58 DISEASES OF THE HOG. 
er performance of the functions of the intestines, 
Food that does not stimulate the bowels to con- 
traction, torpidity of the nerves of the intestines, 
and scant secretions. Obstructions to the bowels 
and mechanical impediments will be described un- 
der the head of obstructions. 
Symptoms: The animal is uneasy, moves about, 
strains and may pass a small quantity of hard 
feces, there will be distention of the anus, the lump 
will frequently be covered with white or bloody 
mucus. If the accumulation should be up the 
bowel the animal may pass only mucus or bloody 
mucus, which might be mistaken for dysentery. 
In a short time if not relieved the animal becomes 
dull, the appetite will be impaired, and in some 
cases vomiting will occur, with severe sickness, 
which may end in death in a few days. 
Effects: Constipation, besides causing irrita- 
tion, inflammation, distention, ulceration, gan- 
grene and piles, deranges the neighboring organs 
by the pressure of the accumulated feces. It im- 
‘pedes the circulation, causing congestion of the va- 
rious organs and affecting the heart, brain, liver 
and skin. A great number of skin diseases are the 
result of constipation. 
Treatment: Give from one to two ounces of cas- 
tor oil this is a useful purge, being mild, sure and 
quick in its action. Sulphate of magnesia and 
other salines, on account of their causing a great 
increase in the secretions, are very efficient when 
there is an accumulation of hardened feces. Senna’ 
tea combined with salts increases their activity. 
